Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 10:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 10:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 10:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Leviticus, Moses was upset because he couldn't find the goat that was supposed to be part of a special offering to say sorry to God. When he saw that Eleazar and Ithamar had burned it instead of following the rules, he became angry with them.

Leviticus 10:16: And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron [which were] left [alive], saying,

Contradiction with Numbers 18:9-10

In Numbers 18:9-10, specific offerings are allocated to the priests for their consumption, indicating a distribution plan that seems at odds with the inquiry and concern shown in Leviticus 10:16 about the consumed offering.

Numbers 18:9-10: This shall be thine of the most holy things, [reserved] from the fire: every oblation of theirs, every meat offering of theirs, and every sin offering of theirs, and every trespass offering of theirs, which they shall render unto me, [shall be] most holy for thee and for thy sons.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:28-29

The criticism toward Eli's sons for improper consumption of offerings contrasts with the assumption of priests' rights and diligent checks shown in Leviticus 10:16.

1 Samuel 2:28-29: And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel [to be] my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11-12

The regular, repeated sacrifices in Leviticus are contrasted with the single, final sacrifice mentioned in Hebrews, challenging the necessity of following rigorous procedures described in Leviticus 10:16.

Hebrews 10:11-12: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:5-6

The acknowledgment of priests performing duties without blame on the Sabbath by Jesus, which questions strict ritual adherence shown by Moses’ inquiry in Leviticus 10:16.

Matthew 12:5-6: Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declaring all foods clean may appear in contradiction with Leviticus 10:16’s concern with ritual purity and proper handling of food offerings.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
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